Mr. Larry Russell “Meathead” Maddux, Sr., age 79, of Trion, GA, died Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Chattanooga, TN.

Larry was born August 15, 1946, in LaFayette, GA, son of the late J.C. and Olene Russell Maddux. He attended the Trion First Baptist Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Mount Vernon Mills. “Meathead” was a talented musician, teaching countless others how to play many instruments throughout his life. He was a member of the Trion Lodge # 160, F&AM.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Maddux was preceded in death by his brothers, Lynn Maddux and Mark Maddux; grandson, Austin Maddux; and a nephew, Jody Maddux.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Gerry Henderson Maddux; sons, Rusty Maddux and Derry (Amanda) Maddux; daughter, Keisha Maddux (Ben Latta); grandchildren, Russ Maddux, Olivia Maddux, Daven Maddux, Josie (Chandler) Pettyjohn, Lincoln Maddux (Kaylin Bishop), Toby Maddux, Maddux Colbert, Stetson Colbert, and Knox Latta; great-grandchildren, Kason Maddux, Hallee Pettyjohn, and Hazel Pettyjohn. He is also survived by special cousin, Bobbye Jo Davidson, many nieces and nephews, as well as an immeasurable amount of close, personal friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 27, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Casey Bramlett and Rev. Phil Minter officiating. Interment will follow in the Maddux Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Rusty Maddux, Derry Maddux, Lincoln Maddux, Toby Maddux, Maddux Colbert, Kason Maddux, and Ben Latta. Honorary pallbearers will be all Masonic brethren, Wilbur Rimes, Derry Martin, Ronnie Ray, Ronald Webb, Donald Webb, Jackie Thomas, Albert Palmour, Mark Schrader, Isaac McDonald, Michah Maddux, Wil Hyden, Larry Haney, Larry Stansell, and Scott Chase.

Mr. Maddux will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Friday, December 26, 2025.

Flowers will be accepted, or donations may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children (www.shrinersforchildren.org).

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home-Summerville, GA.

Betty Ruth Abernathy Harrelson, age 84 of Centre passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 at her residence.

A funeral service will be held 1:00PM Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Lakeview Holiness Church with Gail Sharp, Bro. Mark Willingham and Bro. Randy Harrelson officiating. Burial will follow in Lyerly City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11AM until the time of service Saturday at the church.

Pallbearers will include Joshua Woodall, Jonathan Woodall, Joseph Woodall, Stefan Harrelson, Nathan Chapman, Zack Woodall and Timothy Acrey.

She is survived by her sons, Bobby Harrelson and Daniel Harrelson; daughters, Janice Woodall, Wanda Cross and Linda Acrey; 19 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; special friends, Gail Sharp and Maxine Fowler.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Harrelson; son, Tony Harrelson; daughters, Pamela Johnson and Betty Sue Anthony; brothers, Jimmy Abernathy, Johnny Abernathy and Leon Abernathy; sister Ruby Montain.

Ms. Harrelson was a lifelong resident of Alabama and was the daughter of the late Sevie Robert and Bertha Mae Abernathy. She was a member of Lakeview Congregational Holiness Church for over 60 years.

There will be a reception after the graveside committal service at Lakeview Congregational Holiness Church. If anybody would like to bring a dish to share, it would be greatly appreciated.

Perry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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